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Relocated Rodón an All-Star again
Carlos Rodón’s son, Bo, is on a tee-ball team this year. It’s safe to say, the little leaguer’s pre-game ritual is different from the one his father had at his age. “I played at Tamiami […]
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Trea Turner leads impressive group of NC products on major league rosters
One of the biggest stories of the World Baseball Classic was new Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner. Among the biggest free agency signings in the offseason, Turner showed what all the offseason fuss was about […]
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North Carolina represented across MLB
There’s no greater honor for a baseball pitcher than to be named his team’s opening day starter. It’s an assignment that took on even more meaning than usual for the Baltimore Orioles’ Bruce Zimmermann on […]
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Wolfpack products lead MLB All-Stars with NC ties
NC State’s previous trip to the College World Series — and the last time the Wolfpack were eliminated from college baseball’s championship on the field in Omaha — came in 2013. The Wolfpack were led […]
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NC State’s Avent named USA Baseball national team manager
NC State baseball coach Elliott Avent has been named manager of USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team for the 2021 season, the organization announced Wednesday. This will mark Avent’s USA Baseball managerial debut and his third […]
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Rodón’s no-hitter the latest step in comeback for former NC State star
Carlos Rodón described himself as “blessed” after pitching a no-hitter for the Chicago White Sox against the Cleveland Indians last Wednesday. It’s not an uncommon reaction. Athletes regularly say such things, especially after performances that […]
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Former NC State ace Rodón hurls no-hitter for White Sox
CHICAGO — Carlos Rodón jumped around near the mound, surrounded by exuberant teammates. All the injuries, all the uncertainty, it seemed like a lifetime ago. From no roster spot to no-hitter — Rodón had arrived […]
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Familiar NC names ready to shine in baseball’s comeback season
When the 2021 MLB season begins, a familiar face will be taking the mound to get things started. Madison Bumgarner has been named the opening day starter for the Arizona Diamondbacks and will get his […]